Mohs Histotechnician

Position Summary

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health

Job Title: MOHS Histotechnician

Status: PRN

Dept: MOHS

Location: Travels between Land O' Lakes & Zephyrhills.

Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Physician the Histology Technician will prepare tissue specimens by treating with chemicals, slicing, and mounting on glass slides for microscopic examination and analysis

Essential Functions• Performs histology duties to include but not limited to setting up waterbaths, properly embedding tissues using correct size molds and orientation, proficiently operates a microtome, sections tissue according to laboratory protocol, grosses tissues and dictates templates designed by transcription, performs special staining techniques, loads coverslipper as needed, and documents procedures and changes to maintain important communication.• Performs maintenance on laboratory equipment.• Operates all laboratory instruments in a knowledgeable and efficient manner.• Recognizes instrument problems and takes action making corrections and documenting machines error messages.• Checks reagents on H & E stainer before staining.• Disposes of reagents and biohazard waste properly.• Adheres to FMC’s OSHA plans.• Performs quality control duties up to expectations including but not limited to, completing QC logs daily on all lab equipment, microscopically evaluates control slides before sending them out, uses proper tissue controls, verifies the expiration dates on reagents before use and keeps an accurate inventory of supplies.• Takes and records vitals and other needed intake information• Updates IEHR (allergies, medications, history, etc.)• Prepares exam room and prepares patients for exams and treatment• Obtains informed consents and ABN as necessary• Assists provider during examinations, procedures and with treatments• Performs/prepares diagnostic studies and treatments as ordered by the provider• Administers injections and immunizations and records them in IEHR• Prepares specimens and requisitions for lab courier• Enters charges for services rendered by the medical assistant• Cleans and sterilizes instruments and medical equipment• Distributes, reviews, and teaches patient education• Completes the end of day processes• Collects red bags as necessary• Monitors and replaces sharps containers when needed and empties HIPAA container into destruction bin• Stocks and sanitizes exam rooms• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.• Performs all other duties as assigned.Other Related Functions• Demonstrates courtesy and respect when dealing with internal and external customers, and co-workers.• Adheres to FMC’s privacy and security standards and FMC’s OSHA plans

Education/Training• High School diploma or equivalent required • Strong customer service orientation • Excellent telephone etiquette • Strong computer proficiency • Strong team player

Licensure/CertificationPage 1 of 4• ASCP Certification as a histologic technician or eligible for certification, or: • High school graduate or equivalent and two years of full-time experience in Mohs clinic within the last five years or; • Associate's degree plus one year of full time experience in histopathology within the last three years under the supervision of a pathologist.

Experience• Minimum of two years full time experience in Mohs clinic within the last five years.